Fragrance comparison

Cuir Mauresque vs Summersent

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,283 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cuir Mauresque

Serge Lutens

3.941,261 votes

Rank #1,150 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Summersent

Marjorie Midgarden Fragrances

4.5922 votes

Rank #21,771 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Mauresque takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cuir Mauresque
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Summersent
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuir Mauresque2/4

Summersent1/4

Ratings & consensus: Summersent
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuir Mauresque
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuir Mauresque

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cuir MauresqueSerge Lutens

SummersentMarjorie Midgarden Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,261 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.59/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 69%

Category winnerSummersentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,033 votes

59%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityCuir Mauresque

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

animalic84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

animalic84%

musky77%

sweet69%

honey61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both animalic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

LeatherMyrhhCloveAmberCivettaCarawayAfrican Orange FlowerIncenseCinnamonNutmegStyraxMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerCassisCivetta

Base2 to 3 hours

White HoneyMusk

InformationalShared notesCivetta, African Orange Flower and Musk. Durations are only published for Summersent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex54

Women7

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,150

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews159

Overall rank#21,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCuir MauresqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir Mauresque by Serge Lutens is a commanding leather fragrance that draws on the intensity of the Moorish influence. It opens with sharp, medicinal spices and settles into a resinous, animalic base. Designed for those who appreciate a bold, historic leather profile, this unisex scent thrives in cooler weather and fo…

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Summersent by Marjorie Midgarden Fragrances presents a bright, sunlit white floral composition built on a contrast between lush petals and sweet animalic undertones. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, bringing an instant burst of zesty fruit before introducing a generous heart of African orange flower and jasmine. C…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuir Mauresque or Summersent?

Cuir Mauresque takes 2 of 4 categories. Cuir Mauresque is rated 3.94/5 from 1,261 votes; Summersent is rated 4.59/5 from 22 votes. Choose Cuir Mauresque for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Summersent for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Mauresque or Summersent?

Cuir Mauresque lasts longest (Cuir Mauresque 80/100, Summersent 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Mauresque or Summersent?

Projection is very close: Cuir Mauresque 69/100, Summersent 69/100 for sillage.

Do Cuir Mauresque and Summersent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic and musky accords. Common notes include Civetta, African Orange Flower and Musk.

Is Cuir Mauresque or Summersent better for summer or winter?

Summersent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Mauresque and Summersent?

Cuir Mauresque features Leather, Myrhh, Clove, Amber and Civetta. Summersent has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Civetta, a base of White Honey and Musk.